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Bic Lighter (Small) vs Grubcan Carbon Kevlar Bear Canister

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Bic Lighter (Small) is the lighter option — 668 g lighter than the Grubcan Carbon Kevlar Bear Canister (98% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Bic Lighter (Small) Grubcan Carbon Kevlar Bear Canister
Weight 12 g · 0.012 kg · 0.03 lb 680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb
Brand Bic Grubcan
Category Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Grubcan Carbon Kevlar Bear Canister
680 g

6.6L bear canister with combo lock opening mechanism. Lightweight alternative to traditional canisters.

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Bic Lighter (Small) vs Grubcan Carbon Kevlar Bear Canister: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Bic Lighter (Small) wins — at 12 g it is 668 g (98%) lighter than the Grubcan Carbon Kevlar Bear Canister (680 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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